In_der_nacht

: Every night, Leander would swim across the treacherous Hellespont to be with Hero. To guide his path through the dark, turbulent waters, Hero would light a torch at the top of her tower.

: One winter night, a fierce storm blew out Hero's torch. Without the light to guide him, Leander lost his way in the darkness and drowned. in_der_nacht

Schumann's "In der Nacht" is often considered the centerpiece of his Fantasiestücke , capturing the quintessential Romantic themes of intense emotion, the power of nature, and the tragedy of unfulfilled desire. If you'd like, I can: : Every night, Leander would swim across the